Season 5, Episode 8

The Hungry Earth (1)

7.2/ 10May 22, 201044 min

In 2020, the most ambitious drilling project in history is under way. Dr Nasreen Chaudry and her team have reached 21 kilometers into the Earth's crust - but something is stirring far below. Amy Pond discovers there's nowhere to run when you can't even trust the ground at your feet.

Directed by
Ashley Way
Written by
Chris Chibnall

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